In this brightly illustrated book, readers are introduced to Alphie, a computer that is wired differently and has trouble fitting in and performing successfully in the world around him. After beginning to doubt his self-worth and his ability to do anything right, Alphie finally meets a human, Chris, who has been hired to fix the malfunctioning computers in the lab. Chris patient and accepting approach totally changes Alphie s life. Alphie starts to realize that being different is what makes him special, and soon he is free to use his abilities to their fullest free to be who he was meant to be. Written for children ages 8 and up, the book fosters tolerance and acceptance while celebrating differences. It is a perfect addition to any family and school reading.
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A powerful learning tool to reach children before they set up barriers that exclude other children. -- Margaret Whelan, Executive director, Geneva Centre for Autism, Toronto, Canada
This book is really great. I related to the computer theme. Fantastic book for kids that are different! -- Temple Grandin, Animal Scientist and author, Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports from My Life with Autism
This is a wonderful book that is so much needed to help explain how some children learn differently from others. --Carolyn Hunt, BSc., MD, FRCP(C), and Wendy Roberts, MD, FRCP(C), The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
This book is really great. I related to the computer theme. Fantastic book for kids that are different! -- Temple Grandin, Animal Scientist and author, Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports from My Life with Autism
This is a wonderful book that is so much needed to help explain how some children learn differently from others. --Carolyn Hunt, BSc., MD, FRCP(C), and Wendy Roberts, MD, FRCP(C), The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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Amazingly Alphie,
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Great for older children, but not certain it would benefit any child under the age of 6 years.
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My name is Alphie. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
My name is Alphie. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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